Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Te Awa home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Te Awa are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next household is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Te Awa building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Te Awa building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Cladding & Joinery
• Detection of any Borer
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Plumbing & Drainage
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• Hot Water System
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection